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Cosecha Protests in New York City

We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers

Distinctions about who is more “deserving” or “patriotic” are invidious—all migrants are rights-bearing human beings.

Sep 8, 2017 / Sujatha Fernandes

DACA protest

How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist

The Hope CommUnity Center told Eli that she had a voice and that her voice needed to be heard rather than stifled by fear.

Sep 8, 2017 / StudentNation / Zach Daniels

berkeley rally against hate

Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech

The alt-right’s First Amendment narratives just give cover to campaigns of intimidation.

Sep 8, 2017 / Meleiza Figueroa and David Palumbo-Liu

Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill

Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy

It’s time for real action, like removing Confederate statues and firing Stephen Miller.

Sep 8, 2017 / John Nichols

Las Vegas police Undersheriff Kevin McMahill watches body camera footage during a press conference

The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett

The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.

Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation

Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation

Trump’s elimination of DACA is just part of his administration’s attack on undocumented immigrants.

Sep 8, 2017 / Robert Greenwald

Khader El-Yateem

Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official

Khader El-Yateem has ignited a diverse progressive base. Can he win over everyone else?

Sep 8, 2017 / Sarah Aziza

I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship?

I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship? I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship?

Another reader asks how to handle a trash-talking comrade in a tight-knit activist community.

Sep 8, 2017 / Liza Featherstone

Defend DACA Protesters

With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs

Black undocumented immigrants are detained and deported at disproportionate rates. So black DACA recipients are particularly fearful.

Sep 7, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

Soldiers Mourn

What Are American Soldiers Actually Dying For? What Are American Soldiers Actually Dying For?

It’s time to reconsider whether the United States is really a force for good in the Middle East.

Sep 7, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

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